Boba Fett Excluded from Upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu Film

Temuera Morrison, the actor renowned for his portrayal of Boba Fett in the Star Wars franchise, has revealed that the iconic character will not be featured in the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu film. Speaking at Fan Expo in Chicago, Morrison expressed concern over the future of Boba Fett, noting that the reception of his own series, The Book of Boba Fett, has significantly impacted the character's trajectory within the franchise. Despite Boba Fett's longstanding popularity, The Book of Boba Fett has received the lowest ratings among Disney Plus series in the Star Wars universe, with a score of 66% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have pointed out that the series diverged from the essence of Boba Fett, portraying him as a reluctant warlord on Tatooine who shied away from criminal activities, which many fans found uncharacteristic. Morrison acknowledged that the character may be "on the shelf" for the time being, indicating that the show's mixed reviews have damaged Boba Fett's standing in the franchise. He suggested that the upcoming film will likely focus more on connections to the ongoing Ahsoka series rather than revisiting Boba Fett's storyline. As fans await further developments, the uncertainty surrounding Boba Fett's future raises questions about the direction of the Star Wars franchise and the potential for Morrison's character to make a comeback.